Kimberley Mathot

Kimberley Mathot is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on understanding the causes and consequences of behavioral variation in animals, combining theoretical models with field and laboratory studies. She investigates how behavioral consistency, plasticity, and fitness outcomes are influenced by ecological and evolutionary factors.

Courses Taught:

• BIOL 631: Seminar in Ecology and Evolution
• BIOL 642: Seminars in Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology
• ZOOL 371: Behavioral Ecology

Research Interests: Behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, physiological mechanisms, and quantitative genetics. Her work spans diverse study systems, including songbirds, falcons, and red squirrels, with a focus on predator-prey dynamics, environmental adaptation, and individual variation in behavior.

Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize behavioral responses to temperature, predation risk assessment, and epigenetic mechanisms underlying adaptation. Themes include the interplay between metabolism, behavior, and survival in challenging environments.

Grants and Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in available texts.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in provided materials.